Study Finds Thousands are Imprisoned on the Testimony of Discredited Police Officers
In cases that come down to the word of a police officer against that of a defendant, juries often believe the police...Read More
Murder Suspect in Texas was Left Unchecked for Two Weeks After GPS Company Repossessed His Ankle Bracelet
Electronic monitoring systems are widely used in Texas as an alternative to incarceration and for defendants on bond who are awaiting a...Read More
Homicides Spike in Dallas as Killings Fall Elsewhere In Texas
Murder rates are falling in most Texas cities. However, Dallas is a glaring exception to the rule as the homicide rate heads...Read More
Did Antisemitism Influence Death Row Sentence for Man Accused of Killing a Police Officer?
Randy Halprin has been on Texas’ Death Row for a decade for a high-profile prison escape that resulted in the killing of...Read More
Dallas Defense Attorney Explains Texas Criminal Trespass Basics
If you enter someone else’s property without permission, you can be charged with a crime called criminal trespass. In addition to being...Read More
Mass Shooting in West Texas Raises New Questions About the State’s Gun Laws
Another mass shooting in Texas has reopened questions about some of the most liberal gun laws in the country. Seth Ator went...Read More
Controversial Texas Driver Responsibility Program Will End on September 1
It’s tough to get your life back on track after a DWI or another serious traffic offense. The unpopular Texas Driver Responsibility...Read More
Can a 16-Year-old be Tried as an Adult in Dallas?
In Texas, the age of adult criminal responsibility is 17. However, younger defendants can be tried as adults in certain circumstances. A...Read More
Rent-to-own Owners Receive New Protections Against Criminal Charges
Many people who rent-to-own furniture and other goods in Texas don’t realize failing to make payments can result in criminal charges or...Read More
What is Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle in Texas?
Evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle in Texas can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of...Read More